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About our institution
- Instituto Cervantes
- I-ndia
- Nueva Delhi
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- Types of training activities
- Initial Training Course
Initial Training Course
Upon completion of the course, the trainee teacher will be able to:
- Analyze and work with language activities within an action-oriented approach.
- Address linguistic content (vocabulary, grammar, etc.) and cultural aspects in the Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) classroom.
- Select the interaction types and classroom dynamics best suited to a given activity.
- Foster language skills—such as comprehension, expression, interaction, and mediation—in students through oral and written tasks.
- Adopt a positive attitude toward errors and convey this perspective to their students.
- Design a lesson plan, taking into account objectives, relevant skills, types of practice activities, and their sequencing and timing.
The initial training course at the Instituto Cervantes in New Delhi lasts 55 hours. It comprises 36 hours of action-oriented theory, 12 hours of class observation and teaching practice, 2 hours for the elaboration and delivery of a sequence and 5 hours for the preparation of a final project.
It is aimed at currently practicing teachers of Spanish as a foreign language, whether native or non-native speakers. It is also intended for individuals holding a university degree (Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent) who are interested in pursuing a career in teaching Spanish as a foreign language. Non-native speakers must demonstrate Spanish language proficiency at the C1 level (DELE) or higher.
Course assessment is carried out through the development of a lesson plan, following the guidelines provided during the initial sessions of the course.
- Start date: 21/09/2026
- End date: 26/09/2026
- Price: INR 20,000
- Interested individuals must complete this form and submit it, along with a brief curriculum vitae and a copy of their university degree, to cenndel@cervantes.es. Non-native Spanish speakers must also attach a copy of a DELE C1 (or higher) diploma and a university degree. Once the application is accepted, the information required to process the corresponding payment will be provided.